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2

Voltage Variable Absorptive Attenuator

35 dB, DC - 2.0 GHz

Rev. V1

MAAVSS0004

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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Parameter

Test Conditions

4

Units

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Insertion Loss

DC - 0.5 GHz

0.5 - 1.0 GHz

1.0 - 2.0 GHz

dB

dB

dB

—

—

—

6.7

7.2

7.5

7.0

7.4

7.8

Flatness

(Peak to Peak)

10 dB Attenuation – DC - 2.0 GHz

20 dB Attenuation – DC - 2.0 GHz

30 dB Attenuation – DC - 2.0 GHz

dB

dB

dB

—

—

—

+ 1.0

+ 1.2

+ 1.2

—

—

—

VSWR

Ratio

—

2.0:1

—

Trise, Tfall

10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF

nS

—

2

—

Ton, Toff

50% Control to 90% RF,

50% Control to 10% RF

nS

—

4

—

Transients

In Band

mV

—

30

—

Power Handling

Linear Operation

Absolute maximum Input Power

dBm

dBm

—

—

—

—

13

21

0.05 GHz

0.5 - 2.0 GHz

Measured Relative to Input Power

(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm)

dBm

dBm

—

—

34

47

—

—

0.05 GHz

0.5 - 2.0 GHz

Measured Relative to Input Power

(For two-tone Input Power Up to +5 dBm)

dBm

dBm

18

18.5

31

5

36

5

—

—

4. Control voltage: 0 to -4 volts @ 20 µA typical.

5. For levels above 6 dB attenuation. For levels below 6 dB, the minimum specification numbers apply.

Handling Procedures

Please observe the following precautions to avoid

damage:

Static Sensitivity

Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive

to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be

damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control

techniques should be used when handling these

devices.

Lead-Free SOIC-14

†

†

Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow

recommendations.

Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.